About Us
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Founded in 2012, the mission of Act Out Theatre Company is to provide a LOW COST/TUITION FREE opportunity for at-risk and traditionally under-resourced children and families to discover their creative potential with arts programming and youth development opportunities that enrich their lives and stimulate the entire community!
Our vision is to bridge the gap between those families who have the financial capacity to afford high-level arts programs and those who do not. We also seek to provide opportunities for children who may not be able to participate in arts programs at school (for whatever reason) to have equal access to an exceptional and life-transforming programs.
The Act Out Theatre Company goes far beyond theater and art. Our goals are to provide a safe and creative environment where children and adults are:
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Building team skills,
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Learning how to cooperate and work with each other toward common goals,
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Improving confidence and grades,
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Building social skills and learning social responsibility,
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Acquiring habits and skills that carry over into their lives at school and work.
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Being empowered to discover the best version of themselves
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Given the opportunity to develop high-level artistic skills including acting, singing, dance, movement, improvisation, stage management, theatrical design, sound design, lighting design, costume design and more
Without question, exposure to and participation in arts programs helps to create well rounded, high-level thinkers and leaders who are also equipped to develop healthy relationships and positive self identities. Yet equal access to the arts is becoming more and more of a challenge for young people in our community. Over ten years ago, we recognized that there was a HUGE community of kids and families in greater Long Beach that were hungry for a creative outlet but could not afford any of the options available at the time. It is those children and families we specifically target with our program, which is offered to anyone ages 6th grade and up.
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As our program continues to grow, we have touched the lives of over 400 youth and families throughout Long Beach and the surrounding communities. If you would like to support the Act Out Theatre Company and its mission, consider donating today or joining us for one of our upcoming productions!
Student Enrichment Opportunities
Act Out is proud to not only provide high-caliber performance opportunities for our participants, but also works to enrich the lives of youth in Long Beach and beyond!
